Coming back from wedding in NY several yrs. ago, my wife and I stopped at Gettysburg.
I was amazed at the effect that had on me. Such a solemn site.
The next day we visited Antietam, another 'must see'.
When we pulled out of the parking lot we turned right instead of left. That put us on the old Harper's Ferry Rd.
What a drive. A narrow country road, very winding.
The road comes out on the Potomac River then follows the river to the opposite side of the river from Harper's Ferry. A canal system and locks are still there on that side of the river. Apparently horse drawn barges plyed the river.
There are old buildings on the opposite, apparently the landing from Harper's Ferry. And likely originals
I don't remember exactly how we got on the main highway but it was not difficult.
Then we visited the old Harper's Ferry. It probably looks exactly as it did 130 yrs ago.
Anyone visiting Antietam and planning to go to Harper's Ferry , Take the Old Harper's Ferry Road. You won't be sorry.
A fantastic 2 days of history.
we visited Antietam, another 'must see'.
When we pulled out of the parking lot we turned right instead of left. That put us on the old Harper's Ferry Rd. What a drive. A narrow country road, very winding. The road comes out on the Potomac River then follows the river to the opposite side of the river from Harper's Ferry. A canal system and locks are still there on that side of the river. Apparently horse drawn barges plyed the river. There are old buildings on the opposite, apparently the landing from Harper's Ferry. And likely originalsVinnie my man, you did it.. I have to get to see those sooner rather than later.. Thanks so much